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The hosts introduce the purpose of the podcast and its collaboration with Pine Grove Studios and Colossus. They also clarify the opinions expressed and introduce the guest, Jan Moore, CEO of Chapters Group.

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Our teacher today is Jan Mohr. Jan is an investor turned operator who is currently CEO of Chapters Group, a publicly traded holding company building Europe's home for mission-critical businesses. This class is first and foremost about a young aspiring value investor who embodies a fascinating combination of German discipline and sensibility with a more American risk-taking and entrepreneurial spirit on his quest to continue reimagining what's possible in a life and career.

At just 33, he has already traveled well up the compounding curve and has a great deal of wisdom and lessons to share. We hope you enjoy our class today with Jan Mohr.

For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here.

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Show Notes

(00:04:41) - (First question) - Jan's Journey: From Investor to CEO

(00:07:10) - The Genesis of Chapters Group

(00:15:390 - The Unique Challenges and Opportunities of Vertical Market Software

(00:21:20) - Building a Strong Team and Culture at Chapters Group

(00:22:48) - The Power of Mentorship and Reaching Out to Your Idols

(00:28:14) - The Importance of Conviction and Focus in Business

(00:30:19) - The Role of Time Horizon in Business Growth

(00:33:09) - The Next Five Years for Chapters Group

(00:39:54) - Lessons from Mentors and Outside Influences

(00:43:38) - The Importance of Explicit Values

(00:46:35) - Exploring the Potential of Vertical Market Software